Killer heat wave sweeps the globe, hundreds perish
A punishing heat dome continues to intensify over the northeastern United States, scores of record-high temperatures were matched or broken...
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Saudi Arabia inaugurates its second “House of Culture”
As part of the “Quality of Life” program, these houses aim to upgrade cultural infrastructure and boost Saudi engagement in...
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Number of UAE bank employees surged to 34,330 in H1 2022: CBUAE
In its June 2022 report, CBUAE noted that the number of employees in the country’s banking sector increased to 34,332...
- CBUAE report noted that the number of employees in the country’s banking sector increased to 34,332 during H1 2022
- A total of 27,545 employees work in national banks and 6,787 employees for foreign banks operating in the country
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Market cap of Egypt’s bourse vaults by US$2.7bn in August
In spite of monetary policy tightening, Egypt has seen the market capitalization of its stock exchange vault by $2.7 billion...
- The market capitalization of listed companies’ shares grew 8.2 percent in August to $35.63 billion from $32.91 billion by July end
- The total value traded during the month reached $5.2 billion, with a total of 6.6 million securities executed
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World food prices drop for fifth consecutive month: FAO
The latest Food Price Index shows that the prices of five commodities - cereals, vegetable oil, dairy, meat and sugar...
- The latest Food Price Index shows that the prices of five commodities - cereals, vegetable oil, dairy, meat and sugar - were lower in August than in July
- FAO said the decline in cereal prices reflected improved production prospects in North America and Russia
Business
TAQA to buy AlMansoori
The Saudi firm will buy UAE company for an unknown sum.
- The buyout is part of company's plan to expand TAQA’s Well Services business into the wider Middle East and North Africa region
- AMPS will add complementary products and services to TAQA’s portfolio, including Early Production Facilities, Well Testing, Slickline, and Marine Stimulation Vessels
Business
Aldar acquires Spark Security
Spark Security Services employs over 5,000 security professionals.
- Aldar said the all-cash $34m acquisition strengthens its property and integrated facilities management platform to deliver a broader offering to customers.
- Spark serves major organisations operating in a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure, banking, healthcare and hospitality.
Geostrategy
Jordan PM refers to shared views in meeting with Kuwaiti minister
Prime Minister of Jordan Dr. Bisher Khasawneh met Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Culture Abdul Rahman Al-Mutairi, who is in...
- The Jordanian PM reiterated to the Kuwaiti minister the two countries’ shared views on Arab, regional and international issues.
- The Kuwaiti Minister is in Jordan to attend the 21st Amman International Book Fair.
Science
DEWA’s R&D Center registers patent for robotic carrier
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) 's Research and Development (R&D) Center has registered its sixth patent for a user-friendly...
- DEWA's robotic carrier can transport glass panels or sensitive materials that require close care.
- The robotic carrier can lift solar photovoltaic panels easily from any surface.
Business
Dubai records weeklong real estate transactions worth $2 billion
Dubai, UAE--Dubai's real estate market recorded a total of 2.593 transactions worth AED7.4 billion ($2 billion) during the week ending...
- The statistics showed that 320 plots were sold for AED1.75 billion, and 1,720 apartments and villas were sold for AED3.55 billion.
- The top three transactions were land in Saih Shuaib 3 that was sold for AED168 million, land for AED115 million in Island 2, and land sold for AED78 million Saih Shuaib 4.
Business
UAE Innovates Month: 19 Dubai Customs innovations win awards
Dubai, UAE--The number of innovations at Dubai Customs have been significantly increasing, as shown by the department's Innovation League, which...
- Nineteen of the innovations won team awards, three at the department level and one champion of the Innovation League.
- Innovation League is Innovation Centre's leading initiative to stimulate and encourage competition between departments and employees to develop more innovations.
Geostrategy
UAE, India FMs stress close ties at Joint Committee meeting
The UAE top diplomat said that the ongoing dialogue between the two countries has led to the launch of the...
- The UAE top diplomat said that the ongoing dialogue between the two countries has led to the launch of the CSP in 2017, and the signing of the CEPA in 2022.
- Sheikh Abdullah noted that the UAE is the second largest destination and source for Indian exports and imports
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Proton says will analyze VPN sign-ups to identify attacks on democracy
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - Internet privacy company Proton announced Wednesday a new VPN Observatory, tracking demand for its services to detect attacks...
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Arab-Indian Chamber of Commerce to be unveiled soon
NEW DELHI, INDIA - A Joint Arab-Indian Chamber of Commerce is to be “activated” soon. This was announced in the...
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Saudi Arabia’s PIF sets up Sawani Company for camel dairy industry
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SALIC buys 10.7% stake in BRF
The deal is worth US$266 million (SAR1.27 billion).
- SALIC is fully owned by the Public Investment Fund.
- Brazilian firm BRF is a global leader in the poultry sector.
Geostrategy
Japanese PM discusses clean energy cooperation with UAE ahead of COP28
As the UAE prepares to host COP28, Japan aims to offer its green and renewable energy technologies to support the...
- Japan aims to offer green and renewable energy technologies to assist Gulf states' decarbonisation efforts
- The UAE-Japan Business Forum witnesses signing of 23 cooperation agreements and MoUs in various sectors
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ADNOC L&S buys VLCC
Firm has committed $2 billion for more such carriers.
- The very large crude carrier is a four dual-fuel engine ship – which can also run on liquefied natural gas.
- The carriers, which can carry up to 2 million barrels of crude per voyage, were built in South Korea.